1978 in North Korea

Events from the year 1978 in North Korea.

Incumbents

 * Premier: Li Jong-ok
 * Supreme Leader: Kim Il Sung
 * President: Kim Il Sung
 * Vice President: Kang Ryang-uk (alongside Pak Song-chol and Kim Il)

Date unknown

 * The North Korean government kidnaps Romanian painter Doina Bumbea.

Births

 * 23 January - Sin Yong-nam.
 * 9 August - Han Jong-in.
 * 16 August - Ri Kum-suk.
 * 19 September - Kim Hyang-mi.
 * 29 September - Mun In-guk.